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Are there any legal guidelines that specify exactly what counts as proof of damages after an auto accident?

Walter's answer | Answered on January 18, 2017

Sounds like your brother's friend is lying to his insurance company saying he didn't hit your car. Their obligation is to protect him and if he is...

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Can I pursue a previous claim, after my car was totaled in a second accident?

Walter's answer | Answered on November 30, 2016

Yes you have two separate property damage claims. The first claim is the amount owed to fix the front end damage. The second rear-end claim the...

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Loss of use of vehicle

Walter's answer | Answered on November 25, 2016

You are only entitled to loss of use for the days you were without a vehicle. Once you got a rental vehicle, you no longer have loss of use. They...

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Can i reposes a car from a family member for breach of contract. Do i have to go to court.

Walter's answer | Answered on November 14, 2016

If your son is not on insurance policy its usually not a big deal as long as you gave him permission to drive. However, if your son is excluded...

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Recovering damages from hit and run from a commercial driver who fled the scene.

Walter's answer | Answered on October 31, 2016

You do not have to sue anyone at this point. You need to get the police report which should be available after 10 days after the accident. If its...

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Can an insurance company be held responsible for sending me a check by mistake?

Walter's answer | Answered on October 31, 2016

You must pay your insurance carrier the full amount minus your deductible. When you signed your contract with your insurance carrier you agreed to...

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(Didn't give option to put in certain category) My adult son was in a car accident ( not at fault ) driving my car.

Walter's answer | Answered on October 27, 2016

You can not get "suffering". However you are entitled to the cost of repair or fair market value of your vehicle if it was a total loss. Other...

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Is there time restrictions to seek medical help after car accident?

Walter's answer | Answered on October 24, 2016

If you were not at fault for the accident and it was a hit a run, you must confirm you have uninsured motorist on the vehicle. If you do not have...

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Will have to pay for damages to a car someone let me drive if they only had liability insurance and I wasn't aware

Walter's answer | Answered on October 21, 2016

Sounds like your asking if you are responsible for the damage caused to your friend's vehicle. If you were NOT at fault for the accident... the...

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What can I do party at fault not responding to the claim?

Walter's answer | Answered on October 02, 2016

Easiest way is to go through your own insurance company even though you have a $500. Your insurance will then go after and even fight the adverse...

Walter Rivera's Answers (487)

Are there any legal guidelines that specify exactly what counts as proof of damages after an auto accident?

Can I pursue a previous claim, after my car was totaled in a second accident?

Loss of use of vehicle

Can i reposes a car from a family member for breach of contract. Do i have to go to court.

Recovering damages from hit and run from a commercial driver who fled the scene.

Can an insurance company be held responsible for sending me a check by mistake?

(Didn't give option to put in certain category) My adult son was in a car accident ( not at fault ) driving my car.

Is there time restrictions to seek medical help after car accident?

Will have to pay for damages to a car someone let me drive if they only had liability insurance and I wasn't aware

What can I do party at fault not responding to the claim?